Geriatric Rehab Physical Therapist - Patient-Centered Care

Rockport Healthcare Services; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services in Torrance, CA is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care within our rehabilitation department. You will evaluate and treat patients, communicate with families and physicians, and document care in the medical records.

You will supervise PTs, assistants, and aides, ensuring safety and compliance with facility policies. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, obtaining physician approvals, educating families, and collaborating in rehab

Qualifications

• Knowledge in Physical Therapy evaluation and treatments.
• Able to supervise and direct assistants and aides.
• Understanding of physical modalities used in Physical Therapy.
• Knowledge of prosthetic and orthotic devices and assistive devices.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work with all patient types.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients and communicate with families and physicians.
• Document services in medical records.
• Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approvals.
• Supervise PTAs and aides in direct patient care.
• Educate families and nursing staff on programs.
• Interview patients and families about function and recovery expectations.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary team and rehab conferences.
• Maintain safety and professional standards.

Skills

PT evaluation

Supervise staff

Clinical modalities

Prosthetics/orthotics

Medical terminology

Patient diversity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services in Torrance, CA is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care within our rehabilitation department. You will evaluate and treat patients, communicate with families and physicians, and document care in the medical records.

You will supervise PTs, assistants, and aides, ensuring safety and compliance with facility policies. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, obtaining physician approvals, educating families, and collaborating in rehab